Premier Benito Mussolini today visited the Jewish quarter of this city and was accorded an enthusiastic reception.
Chief Rabbi Aldo Lattes, newly appointed to the post, in a formal address of welcome voiced the hope that Italy would always follow its tradition of protecting religious freedom.
Signor Mussolini expressed satisfaction at the cordial reception.
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